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Thanks, Weighing up the cost of a new "solid" door and fitting time, I'm thinking i may take off the existing door and spend a day sanding down / refurbing. Thanks for taking time to reply!

flip, I didn't read up properly before buying... It was bought some months ago I can't even remember where from, could have been bnq "Hatfield Glazed Back Door" description says hardwood vaneer. Sold on Screwfix, reviews tell me I shouldn't waste my time trimming it, could unleash a can of...

I have a new external door, standard size, 33" by 78" The door it needs to replace is 32 3/4 width and the height, at the bottom it is rebated against a metal weather bar, longest length 77 1/4 and shortest 76 1/2 I've no problem trimming the door, but the instructions say it should be trimmed...

I have a roof at the back of the house (separate from the main house roof). Its a Terrace house with an L shape if that makes sense. +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++ +++ +++ +++ Main House is Slate, the roof at the back concrete. Its clear at some time in the past the slate at the back has been...

That all makes sense. I did have a £10 signal tester but that isn't going to cut it! It's not a simple case of swapping like for like. I did just have a thought, that the cooling fan in the existing amplifier might have dust in it causing an overheating issue, especially with the recent hotter...

The existing system was installed some years ago, long before i've had and involvement. IV no idea why powercycling resolves signal issues. When you say it needs setting up properly i.e gain controls what's involved in that? Worked in IT for some years, I can pick up anything technical. Thanks!

Hi, I'm looking at a small Hotels TV Amplifier - pumps out the picture to 35 rooms. Currently has a Fracarro M/Band 4 Input 43db MBX5741 UK in the loft. The output goes to a splitter, which in turn feeds several more which feed into the rooms, it's been professionally installed. What happens...

It been too long to have the original returned. Had the mixer bar replaced with a like for like and... it works just fine now. There was a filter washer fitted on the Hot, and the other filter washer on the rain head outlet (not on the cold inlet) Makes me thinks the fitter made the mistake and...

thanks for the replies. It is the correct way up, diverts from hand held to rain head with the dial on the left. I've just checked the temperature of the water is at 65 degrees (the same as the hot out of the tap so no cold is getting through) - turning the dial doesn't affect the temperature...

Had a shower fitted, guy who fitted it has been sacked (long story) but the shower is just boiling hot. It's like just hot water is flowing through no cold. Shower is mains pressure fed for hot and cold. Its this one...

We've got a ground floor wall, vinyl paper covering, I did think it had a problem with rising damp. I've now discovered the concealed toilet cistern on the other side has been leaking for some years when flushed. The Wall is now drying out. The question is can it just be skimmed over and...

Got someone semi retired bathroom fitter / carpenter doing a bathroom for me whilst I do another (a bit slower than the fitter!). They are *adament* tilers do not use a feather edge, its only for plasterers. They use a 1200 spirit level, and their "eye" and "he's been doing it for 20 years". I...

3 double plug sockets in the garage

just a standard multimeter. Is there any danger keeping the fused spur on? If so I may call a professional.

Thanks, nothing outside as far as I'm aware. I'm unsure if there's anything dangerous that needs to be fixed - is it safe keeping the standard fused spur which doesn't trip?

Thanks, if I just put on a standard socket and use a plug socket tester, will that tell me if is earthed satisfactorily? I've only got a multimeter

One of the sockets is a usb socket, but no load on any plugs, nothing plugged into the usb. I have also tried a different working usb plug socket just in case one was faulty

Hi, I changed some older sockets in the garage, and at the same time replaced the fused spur with an RCD Spur (13A 30mA) - the SafetySure one toolstation sell if it matters. The RCD spur trips immediately and doesn't stay on. I thought it was faulty and replaced it, but the replacement does the...

Any views on the two brands? I know they tinker with formulas every now and again Need Something very durable and wipeable in a high traffic area. Dulux centre the sale lady was pretty lackluster, the johnstones one the sales guy was really enthusiastic and helpful and keen to point out the...

If its all sound no real reason to rip it down and replace. The mess and dust is pretty bad. That said it does depend on what your aims are. I did pull down the ceilings downstairs in my 1920's house and stuck up resilient bars, insulation, and plasterboard for the purpose of soundproofing and...